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Q: Do you need fasting for a electrolyte panel test?
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Does a chem panel require fasting?

Yes, a basic metabolic panel and comprehensive metabolic panel typically require fasting for accurate results. Fasting for 8-12 hours is recommended, as eating can affect certain blood test results like glucose and triglyceride levels. Always follow your healthcare provider's instructions regarding fasting before a test.


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What does Lipid panel mean in medical terms?

A lipid panel is a fasting blood test in which the lab measures blood fat, cholesterol, and the levels of good and bad cholesterol.


What test is done to find out what your electrolyte levels are?

Electrolyte panel constitutes Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Chloride (Cl) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2). Any medical laboratory would run it under Complete or Basic metabolic panel, under sub-department of Chemistries.


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Do you need to do a Fasting Blood Sugar for a Rapid Plasma Reagin test?

yes


How many hours fasting is required before going for blood sugar test?

for fasting blood sugar 7 or 8 hours sufficient. for random or ppbs there is no need for fasting.


Blood test fasting?

at least 8 hours of fasting for a blood test


What about a 10 panel test?

have to test a employee need to know what test to use


Do you have to fast for a bmp test?

Not necessarily, there is a glucose test in a BMP. This can be non-fasting or fasting.